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Will Ears Flatten More 27 Days Post-op Otoplasty?

I had my procedure done 27 days ago and my ears are still a little swollen, a little numb, and still stick out very little, it's not totally flat. My doctor said that it'll go down in 2 months but will the ear flatten towards the head more?(if that makes sence) thank you!

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Will ears flatten more after otoplasty?

While you may experience reduction of swelling of the ears in the immediate 4-6 week period after an otoplasty, the ears tend to relax over long term over period of 6-12 months and may stick out a bit more. Sometimes, surgeons will slightly overcorrect the ears for this reason.

Swelling and scarring after ear surgery

Swelling is very common after ear surgery and at 4 weeks your scarring is still forming for an additional 2 weeks.

Final Ear Shape after Otoplasty

The ears will flatten but must be kept flat after surgery. The cartilage has been molded and sutured to lay flatter but cartilage has "memory" and will like to go back to its original shape. To help the cartilage keep its new shape a head band is worn post operatively for 4-6 weeks after surgery to keep the ear closer to the head. Af the swelling subsides and with use of your head band the final shape will be revealed. Good Luck, Dr. ES

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